Mexico swears in president amid violent protests

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A live image of Mexico's newly-sworn-in President Enrique Pena Nieto delivering his inaugural speech is streamed on a giant screen at the National Palace in Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Protesters opposed to the new president clashed with tear gas-wielding police early Saturday morning outside the National Congress, where Pena Nieto took the oath of office. Pena Nieto's Cabinet is pictured left, mid-frame, facing camera. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)